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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.26, 1,823.60 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.26, 1,823.60 and 600.24 is: 899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.26 : 1,823.60 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.26/1,823.60 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.26x = 1,823.60 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.26x = 1,094,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,602.63/1,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.23

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